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Srisailam Nears Full Capacity, Gates Release 293,000 Cusecs as Rains Disrupt Nandyal Travel

Jurala supplies most inflow, with hydropower units routing additional water.

Overview

  • The Srisailam reservoir recorded 2,85,355 cusecs of inflow and released 2,92,991 cusecs through eight radial crest gates on Sunday evening.
  • Storage stood at 211.48 tmc ft against a full reservoir level of 215.8 tmc ft as of 7:30 pm.
  • Jurala contributed about 2,40,287 cusecs to Srisailam and reported 2,42,359 cusecs of inflow, releasing the same volume downstream.
  • Releases for power generation included 26,617 cusecs through the Andhra Pradesh powerhouse and 35,315 cusecs through the Telangana powerhouse.
  • Heavy rain in Nandyal district put the Paleru stream in spate, surrounding homes and halting traffic from Mahanandi to Boilakuntla Metta, with devotees on key routes facing severe difficulties.